Derrick Rose, drafted first overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2008, announced his retirement Thursday.
Published at 9:15 a.m.
Tim Reynolds
Associated Press
Rose was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2008–09 with the Bulls, was named the team’s Most Valuable Player two years later, and was an All-Star in three of his first four NBA seasons.
A serious knee injury in the 2012 playoffs forced him to miss nearly two full seasons, and he considered quitting the sport on several occasions before deciding each time to continue his career.
Rose, who will celebrate her 36the birthday October 4, has worn the uniforms of five other NBA franchises, including the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers.
He played his final NBA season with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2023-24, with whom he appeared in 24 games.
In 723 regular season games, Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists per game.
Over the years, Rose has endured at least four knee surgeries and temporarily stepped away during the 2017-18 season to consider his future while trying to care for a sore ankle.
Before suffering a torn ACL in his knee 12 years ago, Rose averaged 21 points per game. In the seasons since, his average has dropped to 15.1 points per game.
